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Alisha Souza is an Assistant Professor in English who brings dedication, sincerity, and integrity to her teaching. Currently pursuing her PhD, she remains actively engaged in advancing her academic and research pursuits.
Her areas of interest include language, identity, and culture, alongside a deep passion for creative writing. She has conducted workshops on writing and has been part of speaker panels at workshops and literary events, including the release of prose works, reflecting her active involvement in the literary community.
Known for her hardworking and diligent approach, she is committed to fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and a genuine appreciation for literature among her students. She creates engaging and supportive learning environments that encourage curiosity, expression, and intellectual growth.
- CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Presented & published a paper on ‘Transformative Pedagogy: A 21st Century Perspective towards Education’ at the ACE 2021 International Conference. (Oct-Nov 2020) Link - https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2021.14
- CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
• Presented a paper on "The Tempest Within: Trauma, Migration and the Human Experience in A Leaf in the Storm" at BITS Pilani Young Researchers' Conference. (Jan 2025)
• Presented a paper on ‘The Need to Reform Teaching to Create Personalised Learning Experiences’ at the Sunshine Arts & Literature Festival, Old Goa. (Jan 2023)
• Presented a paper on ‘Understanding the Elements of Global Refugee Crises through Hosseini’s Sea Prayer’ at the International Conference on Sustainable Development organised by St Aloysius College, Kerala, Journal of Dharma and Globethics.net. (Mar 2022)
- FDP'S ATTENDED
• Attended an International FDP on Leading Beyond Boundaries organised by Don Bosco College, Bengaluru, from 16th - 22nd January 2026.
• Attended a 5-day FDP on Interdisciplinary Research in English Language and Literature organised by PG and Research Dept of English, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) Tamil Nadu from 19 - 23 January 2026.
• Attended a one-day session on ‘Generative AI and Prompt Engineering for Educators’ organised by Sklz Tect LLP. (Dec 2025)
- SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
• Attended a workshop on Academic Writing at the Young Researcher's Conference, BITS Pilani. (Jan 2025)
• Attended a One-Day State Level Workshop on ‘Harnessing AI for Research’ at DM’s College, Assagao. (Aug 2024)
• Attended a Seminar-Workshop on ‘Gender of Literatures and Literatures of Gender’ delivered by Prof. Vrinda Nabar organized by Goa University. (Sep – Oct 2023)
- ACHIEVEMENTS
• Co-author of the "Appetite" anthology published by Penguin Random House, released at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival (GALF), Feb 2026.
• Member of the Stuti Chorale & String Ensemble, since 2024.
• Co-edited the Goan anthology Ways of Belonging released at GALF, Feb 2024.
• Featured in ‘Still Waters’- an anthology of prize-winning stories shortlisted from the Fundacaó Oriente Short Story Competition, 2021.
• Member of the prestigious Goa Writers Group, since 2020.
• Featured in the Goan anthology Inside Out – a compilation of work by the Goa Writers.
- RESEARCH AREA
Digital Humanities, Migration Studies & Subaltern Studies
- ORCID ID
0009-0002-2485-5989
